Tekken Tag Tournament 2 - PlayStation 3https://www.gameinformer.com/games/tekken_tag_tournament_2/b/ps3/default.aspxen-USTelligent Community 1.5.134.12297 (Build: 5.5.134.12297)The Prolific Fighter Returns Better Than Everhttps://www.gameinformer.com/games/tekken_tag_tournament_2/b/ps3/archive/2012/09/11/review.aspxTue, 11 Sep 2012 16:01:00 GMT79ef0c18-1c65-4225-984f-fdaeab0f0862:2189108Dan Ryckert0<p><img style="max-width:610px;" border="0" src="http://media1.gameinformer.com/imagefeed/featured/namco-bandai/tekkentagtourney2/tekkenr610.jpg" alt="" /></p>
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<p class="p1">Fighting franchises are more sequel-prone than other genres, but they also present a unique challenge to developers &ndash; how do you release new installments that offer more than new fighters, stages, and moves? Attempts at features outside of the standard arcade ladder/ghost battle/survival mode have been a mixed bag, with the Tekken series being particularly notable for lackluster single-player modes that stray from the core fighting engine. With Tekken Tag Tournament 2, Namco Bandai is more focused on a pure fighting experience than with extraneous modes. </p>
<p class="p2">Tag Tournament 2 isn&rsquo;t entirely without an offline single-player component, as the Fight Lab mode tasks you with tuning a combat robot (named Combot, naturally) to your liking. Essentially a tutorial with a narrative, this mode does an admirable job of teaching you the ropes of the tag system. Progressing through the stages earns you customization points, allowing you to assign your favorite moves to Combot. At the end of the Fight Lab stages, you have a custom-built fighter tweaked to your specifications. Considering it functions simultaneously as a tutorial and create-a-fighter of sorts, it&rsquo;s a fantastic way to get accustomed with the mechanics.</p>
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<p class="p2">While your Fight Lab currency is spent on Combot, you&rsquo;re free to spend the gold rewards from standard matches on any of the 50-plus fighters. Through the customization feature, you can make stylistic changes to your favorite character&rsquo;s attire and appearance, or you can abandon style altogether in favor of monkey hats and pineapple grenades.</p>
<p class="p2">No amount of tweaking matters if the core gameplay isn&rsquo;t up to par. Thankfully, this entry retains the series&rsquo; signature responsive controls and massive roster of fighters. Teaming up with a partner offers new combat opportunities, whether it&rsquo;s character-specific tag throws or devastating tag assault combos. Online matches are fast-paced and intense thanks to the relatively lag-free experience, even if the bouts are limited to the basic ranked and player variety.</p>
<p class="p2">Tekken Tag Tournament 2 doesn&rsquo;t overhaul the franchise&rsquo;s format, instead opting to retain the series&rsquo; already-solid gameplay and avoid extraneous modes that detract from the core fighting focus. Even with a somewhat bare-bones online offering, it&rsquo;s still one of the most refined fighters on the market.</p>
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</p><div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="https://www.gameinformer.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=2189108" width="1" height="1">tekken tag tournament 2PlayStation 3namco bandaiActiontekkenreviewnamco235Enter The Ring In New Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Fight Lab Trailerhttps://www.gameinformer.com/games/tekken_tag_tournament_2/b/ps3/archive/2012/07/31/enter-the-ring-in-new-tekken-tag-tournament-2-fight-lab-trailer.aspxTue, 31 Jul 2012 14:10:32 GMT79ef0c18-1c65-4225-984f-fdaeab0f0862:2095675Jeff Cork31https://www.gameinformer.com/games/tekken_tag_tournament_2/b/ps3/rsscomments.aspx?WeblogPostID=2095675https://www.gameinformer.com/games/tekken_tag_tournament_2/b/ps3/archive/2012/07/31/enter-the-ring-in-new-tekken-tag-tournament-2-fight-lab-trailer.aspx#comments<p><img src="http://media1.gameinformer.com/imagefeed/featured/namco-bandai/tekkentagtourney2/tekkentag20731-610.jpg" border="0" style="max-width:610px;" alt="" /></p>
<p>With Tekken Tag Tournament 2, Namco Bandai wanted to give players the benefits of having played through a tutorial while making it considerably less dry. The result is Fight Lab, which can be seen in action via this new trailer.</p>
<p>Fight Lab is reminiscent of Soul Calibur&#39;s Mission Mode or Mortal Kombat&#39;s Challenge Tower, only you&#39;ll be building your own Combot character instead of merely unlocking concept art. The customizable bot can be upgraded and then used in matches outside of Fight Lab. As you can see below, the mode has plenty of room for crazy. Highlights include battles against eagles and chickens, a match where strikes remove a character&#39;s clothing, and the always popular fights where punches and kicks unleash showers of coins.</p>
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<p>Tekken Tag Tournament 2 is set for a September release on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, with a Wii U version to follow.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="https://www.gameinformer.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=2095675" width="1" height="1">tekken tag tournament 2PlayStation 3namco bandaiPreviewActiontekkenNew Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Screens And Trailer Focus More on Combathttps://www.gameinformer.com/games/tekken_tag_tournament_2/b/ps3/archive/2012/07/17/new-tekken-tag-tournament-2-screens-and-trailer-focus-more-on-combat.aspxWed, 18 Jul 2012 00:31:00 GMT79ef0c18-1c65-4225-984f-fdaeab0f0862:2066480Kyle Hilliard47https://www.gameinformer.com/games/tekken_tag_tournament_2/b/ps3/rsscomments.aspx?WeblogPostID=2066480https://www.gameinformer.com/games/tekken_tag_tournament_2/b/ps3/archive/2012/07/17/new-tekken-tag-tournament-2-screens-and-trailer-focus-more-on-combat.aspx#comments<p><img src="http://media1.gameinformer.com/imagefeed/featured/namco-bandai/tekkentagtourney2/tekkentt2girlpower_610.jpg" style="max-width:610px;" border="0" alt="" /></p>
<p>You may have already seen the other <a target="_blank" href="http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2012/07/15/latest-tekken-tag-tournament-2-trailer-doesn-39-t-focus-on-the-combat.aspx">recent Tekken Tag Tournament 2 trailer</a> which spent a lot of time on cosplayers instead of gameplay. At least this time we get more gameplay.</p>
<p>The focus is still more on what the ladies are wearing as opposed to how their fighting. This trailer is definitely more diverse than the last, though, with a few men making an appearance to model their own swimwear.</p>
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<p class="p1">In tribute to the game&#39;s signature tagging action, this new Tekken Tag Tournament 2 trailer is set to a 2005 Will Smith jam entitled &quot;Switch.&quot;</p>
<p class="p2">The trailer also claims that Tekken is the best-selling fighting franchise of all time, which surprised me (I would have guessed Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat). Still, it&#39;s a nice-looking clip; watch for yourself below.</p>
<p class="p2">Namco Bandai recently <a target="_blank" href="http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2012/04/11/tekken-tag-tournament-2-hits-in-september.aspx">announced</a> that the game will hit stores in early September of this year and feature more than 50 characters.</p>
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